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Errazuriz Max Reserva Syrah 2010, Aconcagua Valley

Lovely. Hands down over comparably priced Australians.

Condado De Haza Tinto 2008, Do Ribera Del Duero

Beautiful Tempranillo. It is bound to get better within a couple of years, so, open one now, enjoy, and put away a few bottles. Another nice find if you are looking for the distinctive dark berry aroma of the Duero, and have a suckling pig in mind for your dinner!

E. Guigal Cotes Du Rhone 2009, Ac

Guigal has many reds, covering a wide spectrum of quality. This Cote Du Rhone, 2009, is a happy quality/price compromise. Very enjoyable and very accessible. Drink it now (2013). Fruity -berries-, medium bodied, balanced tannins and pleasant mild acidity.

Errazuriz Max Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Aconcagua Valley

There comes a time when you can't say you are surprised. The Colchagua valley is consistently delivering great Cab Sauvignons, and the Max Reserve from Errazuriz is one of them. The nose greets you with berries and spices, the full body delights the palate and the nicely balanced acidity and tannins wrap up a robust and very self-confident wine. I paired it with some pork tenderloin roasted with a crust of fennel, rosemary, and garlic, and it worked beautifully.

Château De Cruzeau 2009, Ac Pessac Léognan

Went perfectly well with a roasted leg of lamb!!!

Arnaldo Caprai Rosso Montefalco 2009, Doc

Very enjoyable, it's like a Sangiovese with a twist.

Legón Reserva 2005, Do Ribera Del Duero

Hecht & Bannier Côtes Du Roussillon Villages 2010

Excellent!

Emiliana Novas Gran Reserva Carmenere/Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Valle De Colchagua

Probably expected too much, being a fan of some great Colchagua Valley offerings. However, this is a nice, enjoyable wine, form the fruity nose to a long finish... I must say, though, that the acidity and tannins were not quite as balanced as others have found it...

Château Fonréaud 2010, Ac Listrac Médoc